Take 01
2021
Lupin
Vieux Lyon traboules and Renaissance courtyards
45.7640°N, 4.8357°E
Lyon
France's gastronomic capital blends UNESCO-listed Renaissance quarters with modern architecture along the Rhône and Saône rivers.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Lyon
Take 02
2019
A Hidden Life
Lyon old town and surrounding region
Take 03
2021
The French Dispatch
Wes Anderson set design references and crew base
Take 04
2016
Marie Curie: The Courage of Knowledge
Period interiors across Vieux Lyon
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Lyon
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
neighborhood
Vieux Lyon Traboules
Secret Renaissance passageways connecting streets through courtyards. Unique to Lyon - atmospheric, mysterious settings.
Fourvière Basilica & Hill
19th-century basilica with panoramic city views. Roman amphitheaters nearby for historical productions.
Moderate
Place des Terreaux
Grand square with Bartholdi fountain, Hôtel de Ville, and Museum of Fine Arts. Heart of Lyon.
Moderate
Confluence District
Ultra-modern architecture where Rhône meets Saône. Musée des Confluences, Orange Cube, and waterfront promenades.
Easy
Quays of Rhône & Saône
Renovated riverbanks with promenades, péniches (barges), and views of both old and new Lyon.
Easy
Croix-Rousse
Historic silk-weavers' quarter on a hill. Colorful buildings, street art, and authentic Lyon atmosphere.
Easy
Vieux Lyon & Fourvière
Renaissance courtyards, hilltop basilica views, and winding cobblestone alleys.
Presqu'île
Place Bellecour and Place des Terreaux for grand urban scenes and event coverage.
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
Legendary food market for culinary storytelling and gastronomic studio segments.
Tête d'Or Park
France's largest urban park with botanical gardens, lake, and zoo for outdoor scenes.
Scene 03 — The Case for Lyon
Why Film in Lyon
- ✓ UNESCO World Heritage Old Town with authentic Renaissance architecture
- ✓ Two rivers (Rhône and Saône) create unique waterfront filming opportunities
- ✓ France's second-largest film production hub outside Paris
- ✓ Easy access to Alps, Provence, and Switzerland for multi-location shoots
- ✓ Active Lyon Film Commission with production-friendly policies
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports LYS (25km / 30-45 min) ▼
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) — 25km / 30-45 min
Rhônexpress tram (30 min)Taxi (~€50)Private transfer
Local Transit metro · tram · taxi ▼
metro
4 lines covering central Lyon and Villeurbanne. Runs 5am-midnight. Funiculars connect Vieux Lyon to Fourvière.
Crew tip: Metro filming requires TCL authorization (2+ weeks). Funiculars offer unique shots.
tram
7 tram lines serving wider Lyon area including Confluence and Part-Dieu.
Crew tip: Newer tram lines are spacious - easier for equipment.
taxi
Readily available at stations and central locations. Allo Taxi Lyon is reliable.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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Old town is pedestrian - no vehicle access. Presqu'île has underground parking. Easier parking in Confluence and peripheral areas.
Production vehicles can access pedestrian zones with permits from Lyon Film Commission. Base camp typically in Confluence or Gerland.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Lyon is compact - most locations within 20-min metro ride. Vieux Lyon to Confluence: 15 min. Consider funicular for Fourvière (saves steep climb). Two-hour TGV to Paris for talent/equipment.
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Plan Your Lyon Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing France's gastronomic capital.